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Subject: 2921
Posted: 05 December 2009 at 4:22pm

England if you go back have had trescothick and now strauss and cook, sth africa had kirsten and now smith, pakistan had armir sohail, saeed anwar and now salman butt, india have gambhir, aus just recently had hughs and katich, bedfore that hayden n hussey, hayden, jacques, hayden elliot, taylor haydon n west indies had at one time 5 lefties in their top 6, i think carl hooper was the only right hander. You could almost make a team of the greatest left handers of all time to beat the right handers! Three of the greatest batsmen ever are lefties, lara, sobers n pollock]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 16:22:42 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203766#203766 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Hughes, Jaques, Rogers, Langer,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203756#203756 Author: milkman
Subject: 2921
Posted: 05 December 2009 at 1:35pm

Hughes, Jaques, Rogers, Langer, Hayden, Katich, Matt Elliot, Mark Taylor, Geoff Marsh... wow left hander over load in Australia!!

Cook has his moments of glory , so does Gayle.
]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:35:18 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203756#203756 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Yeah what is it about nz and pak?... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203755#203755 Author: punterrulz
Subject: 2921
Posted: 05 December 2009 at 1:32pm

Yeah what is it about nz and pak? Have nz produced any decent batsmen? I guess you could say martin crowe but hes not exactly that great. So many openers seem to be left handers too which is odd considering so few people are actually left handed. Milks top 3 are all lefties. Add smith, cook, gayle and the 2 million left handed openers in aus s recent history and theres more lefties then right. amazing! ]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:32:05 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203755#203755 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Gambhir , Strauss and Katich is... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203736#203736 Author: milkman
Subject: 2921
Posted: 05 December 2009 at 11:22am

Gambhir , Strauss and Katich is my order. Smith has been injured a great deal of late and you can't include him. Other than that there aren't a lot of top form and talented openers at the moment. Gayle has his moments, Dilshan is opening now and doing marvellously, while NZ and Pak are really struggling with finding good openers.]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:22:43 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203736#203736 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Katman? hhhmmm consistent. Gambhir... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203731#203731 Author: punterrulz
Subject: 2921
Posted: 05 December 2009 at 11:09am

Katman? hhhmmm consistent.  Gambhir has to be up there. Strauss? hes there or there abouts. Smith? well smith produces the goods but not quite often enough although he usually leaves his best work for england. Id go for mt sehwag simply due to his monster scores. Such a pity he didn't get his third triple. ]]> Sat, 05 Dec 2009 11:09:59 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203731#203731 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Problem with Katman is that he... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203486#203486 Author: mystery
Subject: 2921
Posted: 01 December 2009 at 3:59pm

Problem with Katman is that he gets alot of starts but fails to go on to make big ones thats why Gambhir and Strauss are ahead of him.

Edited by mystery - 01 December 2009 at 4:02pm]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:59:19 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203486#203486 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : He's been very consistent... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203474#203474 Author: milkman
Subject: 2921
Posted: 01 December 2009 at 12:38pm

He's been very consistent Katich, not in the same breadth as Strauss and Gambhir, but right up there and at the moment ahead of the likes of Sehwag and Smith.]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:38:42 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203474#203474 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Yeah, Katich has been Aussie main... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203469#203469 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2921
Posted: 01 December 2009 at 12:32pm

Yeah, Katich has been Aussie main stay lately!  Made a terrific century against the Kiwis at the Gabba last year I think and Southee was really moving the ball around.]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:32:21 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203469#203469 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Katich hasn't been too bad... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203434#203434 Author: milkman
Subject: 2921
Posted: 01 December 2009 at 12:04am

Katich hasn't been too bad either, very consistent.]]> Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:04:19 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203434#203434 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : I guess considering the pressure... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203432#203432 Author: DRAVID FAN
Subject: 2921
Posted: 30 November 2009 at 9:15pm

I guess considering the pressure on him especially without Pietersen and with captaincy, he has handled it very well. Gambhir, on the other hand, has a bunch of legends to rely on but its always better to start your career like that. Top two at the moment.]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 21:15:01 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203432#203432 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Strauss' form has been amazing,... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203414#203414 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2921
Posted: 30 November 2009 at 12:49pm

Strauss' form has been amazing, he looks so easy at the crease and not bothered at all by the bowling.  His footworks has been pretty good!]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:49:17 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203414#203414 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Forgot about him but still 7 hundreds... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203375#203375 Author: DRAVID FAN
Subject: 2921
Posted: 30 November 2009 at 12:13am

Forgot about him but still 7 hundreds in 9 Tests with some in different situations and the Test Player of the Year Award show that Gambhir is probably the best opener at the moment. Followed by Strauss though.]]> Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:13:21 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203375#203375 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Andrew Strauss says hi http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203371#203371 Author: Clobber
Subject: 2921
Posted: 29 November 2009 at 8:08pm

Andrew Strauss says hi]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 20:08:22 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203371#203371 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : 2008-2009 season it's undoubtedly... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203367#203367 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 2921
Posted: 29 November 2009 at 4:25pm

2008-2009 season it's undoubtedly Gambhir.

]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:25:45 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203367#203367 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : If he gets going. Hasn't... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203362#203362 Author: DRAVID FAN
Subject: 2921
Posted: 29 November 2009 at 4:14pm

If he gets going. Hasn't gotten going too much recently.]]> Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:14:49 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=203362#203362 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Yes sehwag must be the best. No... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=202999#202999 Author: punterrulz
Subject: 2921
Posted: 18 November 2009 at 6:37am

Yes sehwag must be the best. No fear of losing his wicket and an incredible dude if he gets going. One of only 3 players to score two triple centuries and thats quite an achievement. ]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2009 06:37:36 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=202999#202999 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Virendra Sehwag. He is most destructive... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=195567#195567 Author: cricket_village
Subject: 2921
Posted: 28 May 2009 at 8:07pm

Virendra Sehwag. He is most destructive player if he get goings. Just look at his stats whenever he get pass 50 runs in test, he went onto score 150 plus runs.]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 20:07:46 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=195567#195567 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Lots of comedians within the England... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193609#193609 Author: Sledger
Subject: 2921
Posted: 21 April 2009 at 6:47am

Lots of comedians within the England set up too SW - it's just a shame that they're not supposed to be !]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 06:47:50 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193609#193609 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Haha, funny you have to mention... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193558#193558 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2921
Posted: 20 April 2009 at 2:11pm

Haha, funny you have to mention the word 'nancy'.  There's a lad by the nickname of Nancy back here in one of the teams I play with and he's probably the best character of the lot.  He brings a real good laugh to the team - not a bad person to have around!]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:11:57 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193558#193558 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Andy Flower will toughen 'em... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193546#193546 Author: Sledger
Subject: 2921
Posted: 20 April 2009 at 1:26pm

Andy Flower will toughen 'em up !  They'll be no nancy boys in the side that faces the Windies in the 1st test fellas.]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:26:20 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193546#193546 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : I'm not sure! http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193385#193385 Author: bladescape
Subject: 2921
Posted: 18 April 2009 at 2:32am

I'm not sure!]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2009 02:32:55 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193385#193385 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : 'Ave we been watching the... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193366#193366 Author: milkman
Subject: 2921
Posted: 17 April 2009 at 2:48pm

'Ave we been watching the same team boys!!]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:48:22 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193366#193366 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : True Zuhair, Sledger has a lot... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193363#193363 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2921
Posted: 17 April 2009 at 2:44pm

True Zuhair, Sledger has a lot to be grateful for of this English team.  When I was growing up, they got mauled left right and centre.  Not so nowadays, well, at least not in the longer format. ]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:44:59 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193363#193363 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : English team wont disappoint you... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193337#193337 Author: zuhair_abbasi
Subject: 2921
Posted: 17 April 2009 at 7:51am

English team wont disappoint you on this account Sledge]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:51:16 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193337#193337 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Originally posted by milkmanMitch... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193335#193335 Author: Sledger
Subject: 2921
Posted: 17 April 2009 at 7:31am

Originally posted by milkman

Mitch broke Smith's hand twice. Smith is a left hander...


  Indeed he did.  I just hope he doesn't break my heart!
]]> Fri, 17 Apr 2009 07:31:26 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193335#193335 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : atm Gambhir,Smith and Shewag in... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193304#193304 Author: MalhotraRaj84
Subject: 2921
Posted: 16 April 2009 at 4:33pm

atm Gambhir,Smith and Shewag in the same order.Very had to pick anyone as best.]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:33:00 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193304#193304 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Mitch broke Smith's hand... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193301#193301 Author: milkman
Subject: 2921
Posted: 16 April 2009 at 3:37pm

Mitch broke Smith's hand twice. Smith is a left hander...]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:37:13 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193301#193301 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : I expect Johnson will target some... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193300#193300 Author: spin wizard
Subject: 2921
Posted: 16 April 2009 at 3:36pm

I expect Johnson will target some of them pommie's ribs!  Anyhow, Gautam Gambhir will get my pick for top opener at the moment.  Wonderful against pace and spin!]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:36:34 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193300#193300 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : Be happy that none is!!! Right... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193283#193283 Author: zuhair_abbasi
Subject: 2921
Posted: 16 April 2009 at 12:20pm

Be happy that none is!!! Right handed Cook would have been Johnson's bunny]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:20:18 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193283#193283 Best Test Opener At The Present Time : It'd be just the ticket.... http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193265#193265 Author: Sledger
Subject: 2921
Posted: 16 April 2009 at 8:32am

It'd be just the ticket. I just wish one of them was a right hander.]]> Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:32:16 +0000 http://www.cricketworld.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=2921&PID=193265#193265